Review: Sarah Jarosz and the Milk Carton Kids at the CMH
October 29th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Sarah Jarosz and the Milk Carton Kids Charleston Music Hall Oct. 26 Imagine Great-Grandma’s living room but with an old-timey […]
About Jon Santiago
Jon Santiago is a freelance writer, photographer, and graphic designer based in Charleston, S.C. Every now and then, he hauls his guitar out to an open mic night and plays some original songs in public. He has been warned about this.
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Review: Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, Mighty Fine at the Music Hall
April 29th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings Charleston Music Hall April 27 Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings had just come to the end […]
Dances with Daughter: Bandleader Kevin Costner
April 25th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Kevin Costner and Modern West North Charleston Performing Arts Center April 23 The last time I saw Kevin Costner and […]
Review: Jason Isbell and Company Rise Up at the Music Hall
March 26th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Jason Isbell, Cory Brannan Charleston Music Hall March 25 Touring behind his critically acclaimed 2013 release Southeastern, Jason Isbell and […]
St. Patty’s Day Teaser: Solas Charms the Music Hall
March 10th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Solas w/ Banna de Dhá Charleston Music Hall March 6 It’s a nice long drive down to the Holy City […]
Reviews: Elise Testone and Jordan Igoe’s Album Release Shows
February 18th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Elise Testone Charleston Music Hall Feb. 13 With enormous dreamcatchers floating above her and an enthusiastic crowd urging her on, […]
Review: Buddy and Jonny Defy Expectations at the PAC
February 10th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang North Charleston Performing Arts Center Feb. 7 Concertgoers were in for a double treat on Friday […]
Review: Singing along with Merle Haggard at the PAC
February 7th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Merle Haggard and the Strangers North Charleston Performing Arts Center Feb. 6 It turns out Merle Haggard is one of […]
Review: Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell Conjure Up a Portable Opry
February 2nd, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 31 Take a couple hard-working country music legends, add […]
Review: Tango Troupe Brings Buenos Aires to the Holy City
February 13th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
Argentinian Tango Troupe Charleston Music Hall, Feb. 8 Golden-era tango music and dance took the stage at the Charleston Music […]
Review: Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work Beat Back the Rain
February 8th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work The Royal American, Feb. 7 Gritty, soulful, and flat-out fun, Pierce Edens and the […]
Right on Track: Holy City Pop Proves the Music Hall is Back
February 6th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
The Charleston Music Hall brought home the trifecta on Saturday night, Feb. 2, with the Holy City Pop Show it’s […]
Keb’ Mo’ Got ’em Dancing in the Aisles at the Music Hall
December 10th, 2012 | by Jon Santiago
Keb’ Mo’ Charleston Music Hall, Dec. 7 It’s been a while since blues man (and recent White House guest) Keb’ Mo’ […]
Slow Runner and Rachel Kate Give Fans a Double Treat
December 5th, 2012 | by Jon Santiago
Slow Runner w/ Rachel Kate Circular Congregational Church, Dec. 1 It was a good night to be in church. With […]
Stephane Wrembel’s ‘Arsenal’ Wows Awendaw Green
November 20th, 2012 | by Jon Santiago
Stephane Wrembel Awendaw Green, Nov. 17 On Saturday night (Nov. 17), following a great set by Awendaw Green artist in […]